Quantum dots advance

By 07.31.2002 :: 11:54AM EDT07.31.2002

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researchers have made yet another quantum computing advance. in the book the quantum dot: a journey into the future of electronics, richard turton argues that quantum dots could replace conventional transistors in the future. his view now seems more plausible. researchers at the university of wisconsin have found a way to trap individual electrons and line them up. this is a necessary and important step in creating usable devices. this technique should be able to be scaled up to create a working quantum computer. such a computer could transform the field of encryption, and might play a role in the simulation of physical systems.

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hmm(1:13pm est wed jul 31 2002)sounds good, but how long will it be before we see quantum computers in use for practicle things, like cgi for movies, or for my personal computer at home :d – by rpgman

hmm2(4:06pm est wed jul 31 2002)wow, its a good time to be alive…..sorta – by nic